Who we work
with

Clive Owen works with businesses and private clients, delivering expert accountancy, advisory, audit, and tax services. We provide practical, tailored advice that supports growth, compliance and long-term financial success.

Specialist Accountants Supporting Businesses and Private Clients

Every client has unique financial objectives, challenges and opportunities. Whether you are an entrepreneur growing your owner-managed business, are a private individual seeking expert financial advice, a UK subsidiary in an international group or you run a listed company, a franchise, or a venture capital backed business we can help.

Our team provides tailored accounting, advisory, audit and tax services to support long-term success. We combine technical expertise with commercial insight to help businesses grow, protect wealth and plan confidently for the future.

Owner-managed businesses are the backbone of the UK economy. Whether you are building a family business, scaling operations or preparing for succession, having trusted advisers by your side can make a significant difference.

We help owner-managed businesses with:

  • Annual accounts and compliance
  • Corporation tax planning
  • Business growth strategies
  • Cash flow management
  • Management reporting
  • Succession planning
  • Exit planning
  • Shareholder and director tax planning
  • Audit
  • Business funding, including grant advisory
  • Payroll and employment taxes
  • VAT advisory and compliance
  • Business acquisitions and disposals

Our proactive approach helps business owners focus on growth while ensuring their financial affairs remain efficient and compliant.

Speak to one of our experts today

Contact our team today to discover how we can support your business, your family and your future.

True words
Real clients

I have used Clive Owen LLP for quite a few years now and our relationship has developed over that time.

We are a family owned hotel that has been proudly welcoming guests to our Country House Hotel for over 15 years. My role here includes dealing with all the financial aspects of the organisation from supplier management and costings analysis to financial accounting and planning.

When we were without a management accountant for a short time, we relied on their payroll services and found them to be very efficient. We also had a member of the team insourced for a while which allowed us to maintain essential functions and recruit more purposefully in a timely manner.

Obviously, the Covid-19 pandemic has been challenging for many businesses and our industry has been particularly hard hit. If anything, our relationship with the team at Clive Owen LLP has strengthened recently as they have been incredibly responsive and supportive during this crisis. They have made it easier for us to continue to run our business whilst they have provided expertise on the new laws and guidelines.

We found the payroll team were very helpful in sorting out the new government Job Retention Scheme rules and payments.

I have found the organisation to be very cohesive when speaking to all the different departments and they all seem like thoroughly nice people. Nothing is too much trouble and they deliver their promises, with a smile!

Finally, on a more positive strategic note, Ian Jarvis is helping us to design and implement a new automated reporting system for our management accounts. We will get customised reports showing us the exact information we need to make the right financial decisions in real time. It’s a very exciting project and I can’t wait to see the results and start planning for the future.

If you are looking for a great firm of accountants and business advisers who are not only excellent at their job but really nice people to deal with, then I highly recommend Clive Owen LLP.

Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Alex Tocu

I have worked overseas for a number of years in Australasia and had concerns with my UK tax situation.

I felt daunted in dealing with multiple jurisdictions and, on recommendation, contacted Lee Watson for help and advice.

Lee’s calm manner and pragmatic, open, sensible approach helped me thought the whole process and has resolved the situation – giving me immense peace of mind.

This ethos extends to the whole team at Clive Owen who answered my questions and queries promptly, clearly, and with professionalism. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the team if you need assistance with international tax affairs – they made it very easy and straightforward.

GS

Nordic logo

I would like to put on record how highly I rate the services of Clive Owen LLP. I have used Clive Owen as both my company and personal accountants since 2011 and have benefited enormously from the broad range of services that they offer.

On many occasions Clive Owen LLP has saved me money personally and for my businesses through efficiencies implemented and advice given on various tax issues, VAT, grant funding etc.

I believe the integrity, reliability, experience and knowledge are second to none in the North-East.

Nordic Products and Services, Managing Director

Sims Suzuki

Stephen A Sims (Cars) Limited is a Suzuki dealership based on McMullen Road in Darlington. I appointed Clive Owen LLP to undertake the audit and related corporation tax matters of the Stephen A Sims (Cars) Limited group (7 companies).

Since that date they have assisted proactively with corporate and personal tax matters. In addition they have provided strategic direction on various matters including directors’ loan accounts and shareholdings. I would be pleased to recommend Clive Owen LLP to other motor traders looking for professional proactive advice.

Stephen A Sims (Cars) Limited, S A Sims